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Luwingu Facts
| Area | 7367.0 km² |
| Population | 176,020 |
| Male Population | 86,880 (49.4%) |
| Female Population | 89,140 (50.6%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +921.5% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +127.3% |
| Median Age | 15.7 years (Male: 15.3, Female: 16.1) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $2,678 (2022) |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Africa Time |
| Lat & Lng | -10.26210, 29.92712 |
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Luwingu Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,231 | 47,018 | 77,424 | 143,399 | 176,020 | 210,669 | 246,407 |
| Population Density | 2.3 / km² | 6.4 / km² | 10.5 / km² | 19.5 / km² | 23.9 / km² | 28.6 / km² | 33.4 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridLuwingu Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 127.3% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luwingu | +921.5% | +274.4% | +127.3% |
| Northern Province, Zambia | — | — | — |
| Zambia | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Luwingu Median Age
Median Age: 15.7 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luwingu | 15.7 yrs | 16.1 yrs | 15.3 yrs |
| Northern Province, Zambia | 15.6 yrs | 15.9 yrs | 15.4 yrs |
| Zambia | 17 yrs | 17.1 yrs | 16.8 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Luwingu Population Density
Population Density: 23.9 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luwingu | 176,020 | 7,367 km² | 23.9 / km² |
| Northern Province, Zambia | 1.4 million | 77,948.8 km² | 17.7 / km² |
| Zambia | 16.1 million | 751,093.4 km² | 21.5 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Luwingu Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1920 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Luwingu Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $1,607 | $1,246 | $1,517 | $1,752 | $2,209 | $2,570 | $2,225 | $2,678 |
| Total GDP | $73.4M | $70.4M | $105.3M | $150M | $231M | $337.3M | $358.2M | $463.8M |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Luwingu CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luwingu | 70,818 tn | 0.4 tn | 9.6 tons/km² |
| Northern Province, Zambia | 554,714 tn | 0.4 tn | 7.1 tons/km² |
| Zambia | 6,494,218 tn | 0.4 tn | 8.6 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Luwingu CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 70,818 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 0.4 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 9.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (7.2) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/2/14 | 6:25 PM | 5.3 | 79.8 km | 10,000 m | 49km NNE of Samfya, Zambia | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
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